Bill Maher mocks portrait in Ben Carson’s home of candidate posing with ‘Jesus in a bathrobe’

On Real Time, HBO’s Bill Maher rolled his eyes and mocked the now famous portrait of 2016 GOP presidential front-runner Ben Carson posing with “Jesus in a bathrobe.”

“I know the Constitution says there can be no religious test for holding office,” Maher began. “But, sorry, you can’t get you hands on the nuclear launch codes if you own a painting of yourself with Jesus in a bathrobe.”

“This is a painting that hangs in Ben Carson’s home of him and Jesus apparently enjoying a spa day,” Maher continued. “So, yes, you can believe whatever you want and still run for office, but it’s got to work the other way too. As a voter, it’s perfectly fine for me to say ‘Uh-uh, Dr. Giggles. Because, you sir, are a clear and present ding-dong.'”

Watch the video below from HBO:

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